Meet Our Team - Attorneys

Michael McGovern

Founding Partner

Mike began his career in the corporate, securities, and tax practice group at a nationally recognized firm. Renowned for his people-first practice style, he relocated to Texas to manage McGovern Law, PLLC, which is dedicated to serving companies, investors, and industry professionals located in Austin, Texas, and across the globe.

Jeff Darby

Senior Attorney

Jeff has been a business law attorney in Austin, Texas, since 2000, specializing in advising small and mid-sized companies and entrepreneurs on a range of legal matters. His expertise encompasses entity choice and formation, contract review, drafting and negotiation, executive compensation, employment law, and real estate issues.

Melissa Mendoza

Associate Attorney

While in law school at Texas Tech University, Melissa clerked for a local Austin startup firm that represented companies, investors, and tech/CPG industry professionals.

Caroline Fabacher

Attorney

With a diverse educational and entrepreneurial background, Caroline represents startups, growth-stage businesses, and individual and institutional investors.

Roberto Carlos 'RC' Rondero de Mosier

Of Counsel

RC offers counsel to emerging businesses as well as their investors. As a veteran of the startup sector, his guidance has proven to be indispensable for our clients.